I love the paternal care and tone of voice Simon uses with Yanis. Always kind, protective and caring - he is in the very best of hands. Yanis is respectful, hard-working and helpful - the perfect master and apprentice relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I can see them working together for a long and rewarding time.
@@irishwoman3975 best kind of relationship is respect and understanding of the differences between individual strengths and weaknesses. This allows growth in both parties not to mention friendship like you said will last a lifetime. You have 😉wisdom beyond your years. 💯🙏
Billy, It’s been a ton fun & very interesting to watch the Convent crew run around the convent doing random things. I really think you should consider allowing your crew to do a weekly “Convent Crew Takeover” where the guys get to choose any task or explore around the grounds.
Simon, you are a true craftsman, and Yannis you are quickly becoming one. Ryan you are the friend everybody needs, Clive you are remarkable. Billy, Gwen and boys enjoy your much needed holiday! Everyone is honoring your convent as their own!
Ryan, are you able to look up death certificates in France? You may be able to find the woman’s death certificate online based on location, her age and date of death. Then possibly the name of the woman and cause of death. Worth a try.
Alex keeps us intrigued as to what is behind a door, around a corner, out a window pane but waiting to see him peek through a keyhole. Absolutely beautiful editing with music and slow enticing panning of the lens. Well done
Yannis is getting more comfortable with being filmed. So impresssed with how far he has come from being a novice to quite experienced. Experiences to last a lifetime and from an excellent teacher with Simon.
Ryan. I’m very interested in learning more about the history of the convent. Thank you for doing that. So glad the bakery is there now! Need your baguettes! Bless you all!
So glad you are continuing while Billy & family are on vacation. I would miss the videos. I love watching Simon and his calm demeanor, Yanis and his just keeping his head down and doing his work. Always interesting. Thank you Alex for your excellent work.
So many talents left at the helm! Simon is by far one of the best teachers and mentors I have ever witnessed. Yannis is such a hard worker and clearly a quick study and is a talent as well! Alex is of course a master class of film making... and those tiles in the bathroom are really beautiful. Then we have our comic relief Ryan who always makes us laugh and then he turns around and starts speaking beautiful French and who cares that he's taking about bathroom supplies, he could be speaking about indigestion and it would sound like angels cooing. Ryan, stop making us feel some kind of way dear, we know you're taken... ☺
Very interested in finding out more about the history of the convent! The stone work that Simon/Yannis are doing is just beautiful. That entryway is going to be stunning!
Nice work in the shower Clive. Simon, Billy will be able to rest while he is away, you are doing such meticulous work with Yanis. Lucky people, having a bakery so close.
Watching Simon teach Yanis about plastering gave me the courage to go back and redo some plastering I had done many years ago, thank you. I am not planning to repoint my brickwork but i feel I could now with the knowledge imparted by Simon .
Beautiful job on that floor 🎉 Everyone there is so invested in doing an A grade job where you place your hands and it's going to be there for the next hundred+ years❤
Billy, I know you are watching! Aren't these guys top notch?! Each one is making you proud. It was nice to hear more from Clive! He's a great addition to the crew. As everyone has said, your convent is in very capable hands as is your vlog. Loving this from Phoenix 🏜️❤ Enjoy your vacation!
The convent is such a complex building built in many different styles, different building materials, and different building techniques throughout its long history. It takes real “artistry” to meld all of these things together to create an “authentic” whole which both brings the convent into the 21st Century while still paying homage to its storied past. Simon and crew seem just the artists to pull off this magic transformation !
Ahhh, my Thursday morning fix! It is so good to see such variety in the segments, the stone floor looks fantastic and the bathroom looks great too! You guys really work so well as a team. Absolutely brilliant!! 😊❤
Ryan is in his element and Simon is the best teacher and an expert at what he does. Yannis is more confident and seems happy. Clive certainly does beautiful tile work and also being a plumber is fantastic. Alex, you are so good making these videos. Billy you left the convent in great hands. Enjoy your vacation. xx
Billy is very blessed. Beautiful family & extended family. & INCREDIBLE TEAM! Ryan, what a GIFT you are -- 100% bilingual & bicultural!! And such a group of skilled, multi-talented & experienced professionals. I have never heard of a talented tile expert, who is also a plumber!?!?! And Simon!!! Yanis is able to skillfully do tasks, thanks to his drive & ability to learn, & a great teacher in Simon. Ryan, I am excited to learn more about the convent's history. So sad about the suspicious death. Does France have anything like the US, where many "court"/legal records can be requested? Billy would seem to have a right to know anything that isn't confidential, still an unsolved case, as the property owner? Many blessings, Alex. Your videovgraphy makes me want to watch episodes twice. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! Been watching since very early days.
Terrific video! 👍Alex, awesome work videoing and editing this episode. Yanis and Simon, great job cutting and replacing the granite. Philip, beautiful tiling. Ryan, expert translator and all rounder. You guys are the best of the best💯🙏. Billy, Gwen and family, enjoy your vacation. 😎🦋🌻🌷
Great job on that granite stone, well done. Now I understand why the staircase to your new renovation apartment Ryan was blocked off, sadly the tradgedy of the young lady's death was a worry to the Nun's especially if they wanted to sell. Well done everyone 💕🇦🇺
These have to be actors. It is rare to gather so many excellent gentlemen together. Billy is the money (or his wife)and ultimate boss but with this crew he lucky. With just a look he can get people back on line…and then he smiles. Do the English know that their best restoration team is in France.
Yes that is just what I was going to suggest. Looking for the local obituaries in the weeks and months afterwards may yield more information, or at least a name. Although oftentimes the family may omit the cause of death in cases of illness or accident, or forego an obituary altogether, especially if she was not from the area originally. Perhaps you could check with the coroner's office to see if you can find the autopsy records Ryan.
@jasmorgan94 That's certainly true, but since the channels have brought it everyone's attention, some are already trying to solve the mystery. There's no turning back now
You guys have done such super duper professional work getting the convent back to its original .... I really pity the person who decides one day to try and pull out your work to remodel... I'm also betting the convent won't need redoing for a mighty long long long time!
Simon and Yannis, PLEASE wear masks when cutting the granite!!! The dust gets on the lungs and causes very bad I’ll health that can’t be reversed. We all ❤❤❤you so please be mindful of your health ❤from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
Agreed but many older craftsman and contractors from France, Italy etc would smile or laugh at this while drinking their wine and taking their smoke breaks (not on camera for western viewers prob).😉
Simon you are SO gentle, kind and thoughtful … how is it you are not married ? Yannis you are learning so fast and doing well. Ryan, you are such a good friend and loved. Crack On!
So enjoy watching your channel Billy from Australia. What an ambitious undertaking you have embarked on. Simon is a brilliant tradesman and love watching his skill full restoration work and he also appears to be a very patient teacher.
It's too bad Simon doesn't feel he has enough time to have his own youtube channel, I would love to keep following him after he is finished up at the convent and his own projects. His expertise and calm manner are fantastic I could watch for hours.
Loved this episode guys, Yanis learning more stuff, Ryan doing important research, Simon with all his knowledge, Alex on camera and the bathroom is looking perfect 😊
Ryan if you are looking up the history of the convent try the local library or local official records if you can get access to the local authorities records it could have more information about the history of the convent ,as the history books could have missing information on the history of the area . Most local authorities have sensitive information that isn't included in the history books .
Great idea. This path of inquiry might shed some additional information regarding the death of that woman. I do not live in France but I presume that the local police department archives may have some additional information. Also could an inquiry be made with the local coroner's office? The news article that Ryan read from indicated that an autopsy was going to be performed. The coroner's office might have some information.
Firstly, it was strange watching the Convent without Billy (he is in Ryan’s video). Ryan did a great job of presenting and helping out. Always love hearing him speak French. Alex - fantastic filming, editing and music selection. Simon - your usual high level of craftsmanship. Yanis - hope you got off the lift 😀. However, I agree with the many comments about wearing masks, and also do not leave tools on the lift control box. A name has been found for the lady who lost her life, and will be interested to know more. I love looking at older Street Views. It will definitely be interesting to find out more about the history of the Convent. A project for Ryan to break up the monotony of renovating the apartment. Nearly forgot Clive - he is ‘cracking on’ very well.
Simon, you shouldn't criticize yourself for the time you take doing a renovation right. How you guys make it to look as though it was always like that definitely deserves recognition. 👏 Imagine the first thing you see is a wonky looking entrance. I believe in the US, bottle traps under sinks are illegal. 🤔 They require S traps Good job everyone! ❤
Great work everyone and so nice to see Ryan with his French and more of Clive he is so nice and his work is great and I’m sure billy won’t have anything to worry about.
These guys are doing amazing jobs! Just beautiful. I live in Ft Worth, Texas and was 106* F here today so I can't imagine these men wearing long sleeves and jackets!
Ryan is such an asset to the Convent, with his fluent French, of course there is Yannis too who is French! Simon is a star as always, and Alex is doing an amazing job with the videos and editing, the tiler is wonderful too, and I love those tiles he has put in the shower room. They are all cracking on whilst young Billy is on holiday with his family. You have a wonderful team Billy. xxx
Simons wisdom regarding his trade and his great way of teaching is so enjoyable
Simon is doing a masterclass for anyone watching.
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Love this... incredible craftsmen ❤
Top team working at the convent. Thank you for this interesting vlog. Much appreciated.
I love the paternal care and tone of voice Simon uses with Yanis. Always kind, protective and caring - he is in the very best of hands. Yanis is respectful, hard-working and helpful - the perfect master and apprentice relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I can see them working together for a long and rewarding time.
In return, Yanis is teaching Simon French.
@@irishwoman3975 yes, it's brilliant isn't it. They have formed the perfect working relationship.
Yes Simon is one in a million!
Well said. Agree 100 percent!
@@irishwoman3975 best kind of relationship is respect and understanding of the differences between individual strengths and weaknesses. This allows growth in both parties not to mention friendship like you said will last a lifetime. You have 😉wisdom beyond your years. 💯🙏
Billy, It’s been a ton fun & very interesting to watch the Convent crew run around the convent doing random things. I really think you should consider allowing your crew to do a weekly “Convent Crew Takeover” where the guys get to choose any task or explore around the grounds.
That stone floor looks amazing! Well done by all!
Billy left the convent in many capable hands.
And Ryan 😂
@@Joshua-j3nLOL!
@@Joshua-j3nbeat me to it
Indeed he did. Great work guys very entertaining.
It is nice to see Yannis open up and see him enjoying and adding humor to the videos!
The mind boggling skill to tile and grout in that light 😮 so many shadows
Yanis is such a hard worker!!!!!
Simon is a true craftsman , mentoring Yannis is sooo cool! Well done!
Love how ambitious Yannis is. He always has a smile and seems to love what he is learning. Keep up the hard work man
While the cat was away, the A team just kept on working. 😊 well done chaps. 👍👍👍
I have to say bravo, Alex! Billy was no slouch with his editing and music but you have elevated an already amazing channel!
Doubly agreed!,,👏🏼💯🫶🏼
It’s a pleasure to watch true craftsmen work! Love the explanation too
Simon, you are a true craftsman, and Yannis you are quickly becoming one. Ryan you are the friend everybody needs, Clive you are remarkable. Billy, Gwen and boys enjoy your much needed holiday! Everyone is honoring your convent as their own!
Alex, excellently done videos, photography and music !
And great editing !
It's strange watching The Petherics without Billy present.
Ryan seems to be in his element doing work for Billy his best friend!! Great job to all who are helping Billy while he's off with his family!!
Ryan always seems to be more techy / computer oriented. No idea what he studied or has done.
@@marielucier7982 Vulcan lineage - it just comes naturally 😉 😊
Ryan, are you able to look up death certificates in France? You may be able to find the woman’s death certificate online based on location, her age and date of death. Then possibly the name of the woman and cause of death. Worth a try.
I really like 'the Team' being in charge of the recordings' 😊 you are all doing great 👍😃❤
Alex keeps us intrigued as to what is behind a door, around a corner, out a window pane but waiting to see him peek through a keyhole. Absolutely beautiful editing with music and slow enticing panning of the lens. Well done
Gentlemen! Thank you for keeping us updated and entertained while Billy takes a much needed break!
What a treat those videos every evening 😎🐕🦺🐈⬛!!!
What a great team! Billy and Gwendolyn can certainly have a peaceful and fun holiday.
Yannis is getting more comfortable with being filmed. So impresssed with how far he has come from being a novice to quite experienced. Experiences to last a lifetime and from an excellent teacher with Simon.
Ryan. I’m very interested in learning more about the history of the convent. Thank you for doing that.
So glad the bakery is there now! Need your baguettes!
Bless you all!
lovely to hear Ryan speaking French.
Agree!
So glad you are continuing while Billy & family are on vacation. I would miss the videos. I love watching Simon and his calm demeanor, Yanis and his just keeping his head down and doing his work. Always interesting. Thank you Alex for your excellent work.
Simon needs to be famous, he's one of the best instructors on RUclips. Period.
So true!
I hope Billy's face is filmed when he comes back and see all the stuff that has been accomplished while he was away on holiday!
I expect he is watching the videos before they are on here, unless Gwendoline has taken his phone off him 😂
Thank you all for continuing !!!
So many talents left at the helm! Simon is by far one of the best teachers and mentors I have ever witnessed. Yannis is such a hard worker and clearly a quick study and is a talent as well! Alex is of course a master class of film making... and those tiles in the bathroom are really beautiful. Then we have our comic relief Ryan who always makes us laugh and then he turns around and starts speaking beautiful French and who cares that he's taking about bathroom supplies, he could be speaking about indigestion and it would sound like angels cooing. Ryan, stop making us feel some kind of way dear, we know you're taken... ☺
Love how Simon and Yannis have matching outfits! Great work everyone!
looking forward to seeing what you have planned for our entertainment in Billys absence 😁🤗
Simon you and Yannis are killing it. You just amaze me with skill level and dedication to the convent. Extraordinary!!! You guys are top shelf!
Simon and Yannis you have such energy and positivity. Brilliant videoing again Alex.
Whoa! Billy left the keys to the stone cutting saw!
I agree with many of the comments. Bravo Alex! I love the artistic touch you've added to the videos.
Very interested in finding out more about the history of the convent! The stone work that Simon/Yannis are doing is just beautiful. That entryway is going to be stunning!
Nice work in the shower Clive. Simon, Billy will be able to rest while he is away, you are doing such meticulous work with Yanis. Lucky people, having a bakery so close.
Watching Simon teach Yanis about plastering gave me the courage to go back and redo some plastering I had done many years ago, thank you. I am not planning to repoint my brickwork but i feel I could now with the knowledge imparted by Simon .
Absolutely love Ryan! So funny and cute!
Beautiful job on that floor 🎉 Everyone there is so invested in doing an A grade job where you place your hands and it's going to be there for the next hundred+ years❤
Billy, I know you are watching! Aren't these guys top notch?! Each one is making you proud. It was nice to hear more from Clive! He's a great addition to the crew. As everyone has said, your convent is in very capable hands as is your vlog. Loving this from Phoenix 🏜️❤
Enjoy your vacation!
Big thumbs up to the bosses, all captured on a brilliant video. 😊
I am enjoying the addition of Simon, Yanis and Alex. Well done! Of course, love Ryan as well.
Aside from all the other competent folks pitching in, Simon is the best thing to happen to the convent thus far. He's a star!
I'm really learning a lot from Simon. My husbands going to be so impressed when we lay the walk.
The convent is such a complex building built in many different styles, different building materials, and different building techniques throughout its long history. It takes real “artistry” to meld all of these things together to create an “authentic” whole which both brings the convent into the 21st Century while still paying homage to its storied past. Simon and crew seem just the artists to pull off this magic transformation !
Well said! Very insightful
Tusen takk for videoen. 👍🤗👍
Simon, I love watching and listening to you. All of you are wonderful at explaining everything. Crack on.
Ahhh, my Thursday morning fix! It is so good to see such variety in the segments, the stone floor looks fantastic and the bathroom looks great too!
You guys really work so well as a team. Absolutely brilliant!! 😊❤
It is strange without Billy, but Ryan doing it well, in fact they doing all well, finally Billy is on well deserved vacation.
Love how Simon and Yannis work so well together....amazing!
well done all of you excellent team work
Ryan is in his element and Simon is the best teacher and an expert at what he does. Yannis is more confident and seems happy. Clive certainly does beautiful tile work and also being a plumber is fantastic. Alex, you are so good making these videos. Billy you left the convent in great hands. Enjoy your vacation. xx
Billy is very blessed. Beautiful family & extended family. & INCREDIBLE TEAM! Ryan, what a GIFT you are -- 100% bilingual & bicultural!! And such a group of skilled, multi-talented & experienced professionals. I have never heard of a talented tile expert, who is also a plumber!?!?!
And Simon!!! Yanis is able to skillfully do tasks, thanks to his drive & ability to learn, & a great teacher in Simon.
Ryan, I am excited to learn more about the convent's history. So sad about the suspicious death. Does France have anything like the US, where many "court"/legal records can be requested? Billy would seem to have a right to know anything that isn't confidential, still an unsolved case, as the property owner?
Many blessings, Alex. Your videovgraphy makes me want to watch episodes twice.
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! Been watching since very early days.
Very well said! We all agree with your sentiments 😊
Good job all - so glad you are keeping us updated. Thanks.
Terrific video! 👍Alex, awesome work videoing and editing this episode. Yanis and Simon, great job cutting and replacing the granite. Philip, beautiful tiling. Ryan, expert translator and all rounder. You guys are the best of the best💯🙏. Billy, Gwen and family, enjoy your vacation. 😎🦋🌻🌷
So great to see Yanis’ personality start to show!
Great job on that granite stone, well done. Now I understand why the staircase to your new renovation apartment Ryan was blocked off, sadly the tradgedy of the young lady's death was a worry to the Nun's especially if they wanted to sell. Well done everyone 💕🇦🇺
These have to be actors. It is rare to gather so many excellent gentlemen together. Billy is the money (or his wife)and ultimate boss but with this crew he lucky. With just a look he can get people back on line…and then he smiles. Do the English know that their best restoration team is in France.
Ryan, looking for her obituary online or old newspapers is much simpler and faster when looking for answers than most people think.
Yes that is just what I was going to suggest. Looking for the local obituaries in the weeks and months afterwards may yield more information, or at least a name. Although oftentimes the family may omit the cause of death in cases of illness or accident, or forego an obituary altogether, especially if she was not from the area originally. Perhaps you could check with the coroner's office to see if you can find the autopsy records Ryan.
Not everyone wants a death made public. Let her RIP.
@jasmorgan94 That's certainly true, but since the channels have brought it everyone's attention, some are already trying to solve the mystery. There's no turning back now
You gents are doing a great job! What an amazing group of people you all are part of. I just love it 💯💕💗
You guys have done such super duper professional work getting the convent back to its original .... I really pity the person who decides one day to try and pull out your work to remodel... I'm also betting the convent won't need redoing for a mighty long long long time!
Good friends and great workers keep the renovations moving forward!😊
Simon and Yannis, PLEASE wear masks when cutting the granite!!! The dust gets on the lungs and causes very bad I’ll health that can’t be reversed.
We all ❤❤❤you so please be mindful of your health
❤from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
Please please use safety precautions.
Agreed but many older craftsman and contractors from France, Italy etc would smile or laugh at this while drinking their wine and taking their smoke breaks (not on camera for western viewers prob).😉
Good job on keeping the video going while Billy is gone.
Simon you are SO gentle, kind and thoughtful … how is it you are not married ? Yannis you are learning so fast and doing well. Ryan, you are such a good friend and loved. Crack On!
The music at the beginning of all your video's is always well chosen and beautiful. 💝
That is one of my favourite pieces. Beautiful
Well done boys. Great video. 🙏🏻❤️
Fantastic! Well done everyone 😊
So enjoy watching your channel Billy from Australia. What an ambitious undertaking you have embarked on. Simon is a brilliant tradesman and love watching his skill full restoration work and he also appears to be a very patient teacher.
Great job guys, you did Billy proud with your collaboration vlog! Looking forward to tomorrows adventures.😃👍
It's too bad Simon doesn't feel he has enough time to have his own youtube channel, I would love to keep following him after he is finished up at the convent and his own projects. His expertise and calm manner are fantastic I could watch for hours.
Yes 100% we renovating in France so any tip from a true artisan like Simon would be fantastic.
Great job at holding the fort for Billy ❤
Bathroom tiles look Beautiful! Cheers to Clive 🙂
Enjoy the holiday Billy... you left the place in great hands......
Loved this episode guys, Yanis learning more stuff, Ryan doing important research, Simon with all his knowledge, Alex on camera and the bathroom is looking perfect 😊
So happy you decided to cut the stone and drop in the new piece! It's a clean, professional look, best suited for the entryway.
Good job gentlemen! Another productive day at the convent, Billy would be proud. 🙏❤️
Perfect. Thanks so much for taking this on and including us.
San Antonio, Tx
So many things almost done, beautiful.
Ryan if you are looking up the history of the convent try the local library or local official records if you can get access to the local authorities records it could have more information about the history of the convent ,as the history books could have missing information on the history of the area . Most local authorities have sensitive information that isn't included in the history books .
Great idea. This path of inquiry might shed some additional information regarding the death of that woman. I do not live in France but I presume that the local police department archives may have some additional information. Also could an inquiry be made with the local coroner's office? The news article that Ryan read from indicated that an autopsy was going to be performed. The coroner's office might have some information.
Firstly, it was strange watching the Convent without Billy (he is in Ryan’s video). Ryan did a great job of presenting and helping out. Always love hearing him speak French. Alex - fantastic filming, editing and music selection. Simon - your usual high level of craftsmanship. Yanis - hope you got off the lift 😀. However, I agree with the many comments about wearing masks, and also do not leave tools on the lift control box. A name has been found for the lady who lost her life, and will be interested to know more. I love looking at older Street Views. It will definitely be interesting to find out more about the history of the Convent. A project for Ryan to break up the monotony of renovating the apartment. Nearly forgot Clive - he is ‘cracking on’ very well.
Simon, you shouldn't criticize yourself for the time you take doing a renovation right. How you guys make it to look as though it was always like that definitely deserves recognition. 👏 Imagine the first thing you see is a wonky looking entrance.
I believe in the US, bottle traps under sinks are illegal. 🤔 They require S traps
Good job everyone! ❤
Yannis is so fortunate to apprentice with Simon. Learning from a Master..
Skills that will benefit him a lifetime. Lucky guy..
Great work everyone xxx💕💕💕
Great work everyone and so nice to see Ryan with his French and more of Clive he is so nice and his work is great and I’m sure billy won’t have anything to worry about.
Billy enjoy your family vacation you all deserve time away. Many blessings to you ⭐️❤️
These guys are doing amazing jobs! Just beautiful. I live in Ft Worth, Texas and was 106* F here today so I can't imagine these men wearing long sleeves and jackets!
Great stuff, you all did an excellent job ... Yanis made me laugh with his antics ! 😁
Your all a great team, video is very interesting. Ryan’s research adds a lot of interest as well. Excited to see tomorrows video.
Simon, you are such a great teacher for all of us and Yannis, too!!! I love listening to your voice and your knowledge!!!
Ryan is such an asset to the Convent, with his fluent French, of course there is Yannis too who is French! Simon is a star as always, and Alex is doing an amazing job with the videos and editing, the tiler is wonderful too, and I love those tiles he has put in the shower room. They are all cracking on whilst young Billy is on holiday with his family. You have a wonderful team Billy. xxx
You’re cracking on with it chaps .. well done 👏😊
Hey take care guys ! Hope Billy and his family are enjoying their holiday Break !
I could listen to Simon all day. Nice to see everyone getting along and Ryan always a good laugh, enjoy your holiday Billy and Family.
I too like the sound of Simon’s voice!
Well done guys. Well done 👍